Meghan Markle Brought the House Down with Rousing International Women’s Day Speech

During the panel, the duchess delivered a powerful and thought-provoking speech, saying, “If things are wrong and there is a lack of justice and an inequality, someone needs to say something, and why can’t it be you?”

She went on to explain her outlook on feminism, noting, “I’ve said for a long time you can be feminine and a feminist, you can be masculine. And I think in terms of masculinity you understand that your strength includes knowing your vulnerabilities and your sense of self and security, and your confidence comes from knowing a woman by your side, not behind you, is actually something you should not be threatened about…you should feel really empowered in having that.” Amen, Meghan.

Markle cares so deeply about championing women that she even likened Baby Sussex’s kicking to “the embryonic kicking of feminism” during the event.

In addition to Markle’s capacity in the foundation, her husband, Prince Harry, (who’s also a feminist), serves as president and Queen Elizabeth is patron. The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust aims to connect young leaders across the world and encourages them to focus on social change so they can help provide empowerment opportunities to those around them.

Anyone else suddenly feel super inspired?